NEC presents voter registration materials to President Kiir
The National Elections Commission (NEC) has presented the official voter registration book and other electoral materials to President Salva Kiir Mayardit as preparations continue for South Sudan’s planned December 2026 general elections. NEC Chairperson Gabriel Bol Deng described the presentation as an important milestone in the electoral process, saying voter registration is central to establishing […]
Girls as young as 13 found already mothers in Yei
At an age when they should be sitting in classrooms, playing with friends and thinking about their futures, some girls in Yei are already raising children. Earlier this year, Nunu Diana, Director General in the Central Equatoria State Ministry of Gender and Child Social Welfare, said she encountered 10 girls aged between 13 and 15 […]
AU urges restraint amid rising Ethiopia, Eritrea-Egypt tension
The African Union Commission has called on Ethiopia, Eritrea and Egypt to exercise maximum restraint as tensions between the three countries continue to rise, warning against actions or statements that could further escalate the situation and undermine regional stability. The AU’s statement comes amid renewed fighting in northern Ethiopia, where Ethiopian federal forces are battling […]
Eastern Equatoria begins naming caretaker local leaders
Eastern Equatoria State has begun naming caretaker local government leaders as the state prepares for South Sudan’s planned December 2026 general elections. The appointments come after the dissolution of the transitional state governments and the appointment of Louis Lobong Lojore as caretaker governor of Eastern Equatoria. Lobong has said the caretaker administration’s priority is to […]
Three Parties demand PPC chair’s removal over registration row
Three political parties have called for the removal of the Chairperson of the Political Parties Council (PPC), accusing him of unlawfully altering their registration records and changing the leaders officially recognised by the electoral body. The National Democratic Movement (NDM), South Sudan National Movement for Change (SSNMC) and Federal Democratic Party (FDP) made the demand […]
South Sudan women call for bigger role in 2026 elections
Women’s rights advocates in South Sudan are calling for greater participation in the country’s planned 2026 elections, saying women should have opportunities not only to vote but also to contest for leadership and influence decisions at community, state and national levels. The call came on Monday in Juba, where more than 30 women began a […]
Court orders removal of security personnel named in Machar threat probe
The Special Court hearing the Nasir incident case has ordered the immediate removal of security personnel whose names emerged in an investigation into alleged threats against former First Vice President Riek Machar, his co-accused and their defence lawyers. The directive was issued on Wednesday during the court’s 118th session at Freedom Hall, following security concerns […]
How Peter Mayen’s Presidential bid hit a caretaker roadblock
Peter Mayen Majongdit was preparing for a presidential showdown. Instead, he has found himself on a different political road one leading to a caretaker ministry. The People’s Liberal Party (PLP) leader has withdrawn from South Sudan’s December 2026 presidential race after accepting appointment as Caretaker Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Disaster Management. Mayen arrived in […]
Kiir tells C5 South Sudan has cleared legal path to elections
President Salva Kiir Mayardit has told the African Union High-Level Ad Hoc Committee on South Sudan, known as the C5, and leaders of the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) that South Sudan has cleared the legal path for the country’s planned December 2026 general elections. Kiir made the remarks during a virtual engagement with the […]
South Sudan battles Egypt for vital AFCON qualifier points
South Sudan’s Bright Stars will host Egypt’s Pharaohs on Tuesday in a crucial Group B clash of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, with both sides seeking their first victory of the campaign. The match is scheduled for 4:00 p.m. at Juba Stadium, where South Sudan will look to use home support and familiarity […]
